Texas Instruments unleashes $60B American semiconductor revolution, creating 60,000 jobs in historic U.S. manufacturing push
By isabelle // 2025-06-20
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  • Texas Instruments invests $60 billion to build seven semiconductor factories in Texas and Utah in the largest U.S. expansion in foundational chip manufacturing.
  • The project will create more than 60,000 jobs and produce millions of chips daily for defense, automotive, and consumer electronics, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains.
  • Facilities in Sherman, Richardson, and Lehi will mass-produce analog and embedded chips, critical for everything from Ford trucks to SpaceX rockets.
  • The expansion is tied to Trump-era policies reshoring critical industries, countering China’s dominance in semiconductor production.
  • TI’s move strengthens U.S. national security and tech sovereignty, ensuring military and commercial industries aren’t disrupted by geopolitical tensions.
In a monumental victory for American manufacturing and technological independence, Texas Instruments (TI) has announced a staggering $60 billion investment to build seven semiconductor factories across Texas and Utah, marking the largest foundational semiconductor manufacturing expansion in U.S. history. This bold move, backed by the Trump administration’s America-first policies, will create more than 60,000 jobs and produce hundreds of millions of chips daily for critical industries, from defense to consumer electronics. The facilities, located in Richardson, Sherman (Texas), and Lehi (Utah), represent a decisive blow against reliance on foreign supply chains while securing U.S. dominance in the global tech race.

A manufacturing renaissance for American sovereignty

Texas Instruments’ investment is more than just a corporate expansion; it’s a lifeline for national security and economic resilience. Analog and embedded processing chips, the backbone of everything from Ford trucks to SpaceX rockets, will soon be mass-produced on American soil, reducing vulnerabilities to foreign disruptions. "TI is building dependable, low-cost 300mm capacity at scale to deliver the analog and embedded processing chips that are vital for nearly every type of electronic system," said TI President and CEO Haviv Ilan. The Sherman, Texas, site alone will house four fabs, with the first (SM1) already beginning production this year—an astonishing three years after breaking ground. Meanwhile, Utah’s LFAB1 is ramping up, with LFAB2 under construction. Richardson’s RFAB2, a successor to the world’s first 300mm analog fab, reinforces Texas as the epicenter of semiconductor innovation. This historic investment didn’t happen by accident. It’s the direct result of President Trump’s relentless push to reshore critical industries, countering decades of offshoring that left the U.S. dependent on foreign adversaries like China. "President Trump has made it a priority to increase semiconductor manufacturing in America—including these foundational semiconductors that go into the electronics that people use every day," said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. "Our partnership with TI will support U.S. chip manufacturing for decades to come." The announcement follows a wave of pro-American manufacturing moves, including multi-billion-dollar expansions from General Motors and Apple, along with Oracle’s AI infrastructure investments.

Supply chain security and military readiness

Semiconductors aren’t just about iPhones and Teslas; they’re the lifeblood of U.S. defense systems. From F-35 fighter jets to missile guidance systems, China’s stranglehold on global chip production has been a glaring national security risk. TI’s expansion ensures that companies like Ford, NVIDIA, and SpaceX, which rely on these chips, won’t be held hostage by geopolitical tensions or supply chain collapses. Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the win: "A powerful investment in the future of Texas and our nation. Texas-based @TXInstruments continues to spearhead semiconductor innovation and create thousands of new, good-paying jobs." With China aggressively subsidizing its own chip industry, TI’s move is a strategic counterpunch to protect U.S. technological supremacy. Although some people have claimed reshoring is impractical, TI’s rapid progress proves otherwise. The Sherman fabs alone could employ thousands, with additional facilities set to bolster Utah’s tech sector. Unlike flashy AI chips from NVIDIA, TI’s analog semiconductors are the unsung heroes of everyday electronics, making this investment a quiet but crucial win for American resilience. As Trump warns of scrapping the CHIPS Act and imposing tariffs on foreign semiconductors, companies like TI are wisely aligning with America’s future. The era of surrendering critical industries to China is ending, and with it, the vulnerabilities that once left the U.S. at the mercy of globalist supply chains. Sources for this article include: 100PercentFedUp.com NYPost.com CNN.com Reuters.com
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